Devon · England
Worktop Repair in Sowton
Damaged worktop in Sowton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a stone worktop
- Damage around the sink cut-out
Where we work around Sowton
Sowton is about 3 miles east of Exeter, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Sowton is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX5. Close by, we cover Clyst Honiton (1 mile north), Monkerton (1 mile north-west), Pinhoe (1 mile north-west), Clyst St Mary (1 mile south) and Clyst Heath (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (3 miles west), Exmouth (7 miles south), Newton Abbot (15 miles south-west), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south) and Sidmouth (10 miles east).
Near you in Sowton
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Luke's Science and Sports College, St Luke's Science and Sports College and Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels. The nearest railway station is Pinhoe station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Darts Farm (2.9 miles south) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
Worktop repair in Sowton without replacing anything
A damaged worktop doesn’t have to mean a new kitchen. We fill and refinish the damage so it blends into the pattern. We work on laminate, solid surface (such as Corian) and solid wood, and the jobs we see most are burns from hot pans and knife marks.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Sowton (EX5)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Sowton
The worst damage frequently happens in a moment: a hot pan set straight down, or a heavy pan catching the edge. Scratches build up more slowly, from knives and grit.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Damage from fitting or building work
- Chipped corners
- Knife marks
- Damage around the sink cut-out
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
Sowton: your questions answered
Can you repair a burn in a worktop?
Usually, yes. The burn is cut back, filled and patterned to match.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Sowton. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How much do I need to move?
Just clear the area around the damage. We protect the rest of the kitchen.
What your worktop is made of matters
Wood
Timber tops can be sanded and refinished, with burns and dents put right.
Quartz
Quartz is tough, though edges can chip. We fill chips with a tinted resin and polish them.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Sowton
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
For anyone letting property in or around Sowton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Even a single new length of worktop means templating, cutting and refitting the sink and hob. A repair is a few hours with everything left in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sowton
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We assess the damage and the worktop material.
- We clean the area and prepare the edges of the damage.
- We fill the damage with a suitable filler and build up any lost edge.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- The surface is sealed or finished to suit the worktop.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Through cracks in stone that is moving
- A worktop that has moved because its support has failed
- Water-swollen laminate
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Solid wood
- Granite & marble
- Solid surface (such as Corian)
- Quartz
- Laminate
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
